The Bethel United Women in Faith (UWF) has four stated purposes:
- to know God – examining our relationship with God and each other.
- to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ.
- to be a creative, supportive fellowship as partner’s in God’s mission.
- to expand the concepts of mission work through the participation in the Global Ministries of the Church and through local community and congregational action.
The Bethel Church UWF is extremely active and engaged in mission activity and support for our congregation, our community and the world.
Fundraising
The UWF sponsors fundraising events such as our annual holiday bazaar, our annual yard sale, our summer auction, monthly 3rd Saturday country breakfasts, bake sales, and special dinners. The money raised is used to provide financial support to mission projects such as Red Bird Mission, Hospice, People Helping People, Camp Overlook, The Warrenton Homeless Shelter, and support of a United Methodist missionary with which the UWF has a covenant relationship.
The UWF supports our congregation in numerous ways by taking an active part in the growth and modernization of our church building. From supporting the expense of a new mortgage with the addition of our Social Hall, outfitting a new kitchen for church functions, spearheading the creation of the Pavillion area for outdoor cookouts and fellowship space, and facilitating with the congregation the need for enclosing the Pavillion as Bethel’s needs and priorities changed.
Community Outreach
Our UWF reaches out to support many local organizations whose mission is consistent with the purpose of the UWF. To this end, our UWF engages in random acts of kindness such as taking meals to shut-ins, visiting the elderly and incapacitated in local nursing homes and rehabilitation centers.
Special Dinners and Events
Since the completion of the new social hall the UWF is able to host and cater special dinners and events. If you are interested in reserving the social hall for a special event, please check out church calendar for conflicts and fill out and submit the Facility Application.
Monthly Meetings
The UWF meets on the first Saturday of each month in our Social Hall, except during July and August. The meeting begins with fellowship and refreshments from 9:30-10:00 am and a program and business meeting immediately following. All are welcome to attend and join in the fellowship.